Historical snapshotstaff (10+ yrs)Captured Oct 23, 2026, 1:17 a.m.

Manager, Engineering Program Manager, Intelligent System Experience

Apple

Location
Cupertino, California, United States · Onsite
Compensation
$183,700 - $276,200 USD annually
Employment
Full-time
Experience level
STAFF (10+ years exp)
Specialization
Software Engineer, Apple
Source
Apple

Role Overview

Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we strive to achieve will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways.

We are seeking a talented manager to lead a high performing team of project managers that support the entire development lifecycle across various functions including: Software Engineering, Product Management, QA, Design, and Marketing while fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational effectiveness. Your leadership will be crucial in delivering high-quality software solutions for Intelligent System Experiences to the market.

Responsibilities

In this role you will lead, coach, inspire and develop a team of Engineering Project Managers that are tasked with driving complex projects across our platforms, responsible for delivering exciting features while continuing to meet our tight deadlines and high quality levels. You will be the central hub bringing together different teams from Software, Hardware, and Design, among other teams, all in the name of delivering on groundbreaking technology across all our operating systems.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years experience in software engineering project or program management, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle from inception to launch.

3+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, career development, performance management, and leading high-performing teams of project managers

Demonstrated history of successfully launching customer-facing software products with a focus on operational rigor and continuous improvement

Extensive expertise in managing processes across the software development lifecycle with a focus on metrics and efficiency.

Demonstrated ability in complex problem-solving, cross-functional consultation, and organizational planning

Proven experience delivering written and verbal communications, status updates, and presentations to stakeholders at all levels of an organization BS in Computer Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to design, define, and successfully scale new operational processes from scratch

Proven experience in creating clear, concise, and well-structured written documentation, such as project plans, reports, and presentations

Demonstrated ability to deliver effective verbal communication in team meetings, stakeholder presentations and discussions, as evidenced by previous project leadership roles

Track record of adapting communication style to suit diverse audiences, including technical teams, senior management, and external partners, reflected in experience managing cross-functional teams

Self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

Strong leadership skills including ability to build trusting relationships and influence others Has a deeply curious mindset about new ideas

Compensation & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $183,700 and $276,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Instructions

Apply directly on Apple Jobs at Manager, Engineering Program Manager, Intelligent System Experience.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant